It’s All in the Details: Outdoor Celebrations

It’s All in the Details by Corine Brosseau

With Spring here and Summer on the way, the number of outdoor weddings will be creeping up as well. There are so many beautiful options for an outdoor celebration with something to suit every bride’s budget and style. Here are some of our favorites!

1. Farm Weddings – For the rustic chic look, barns and farms make the perfect backdrop. With rollicking fields and stunning natural landscapes, these are lovely scenes for your wedding day photography. The collage above features Tyrone Farm’s Chestnut Barn, located in Pomfret, Connecticut. Featuring elegant gardens, a stone terrace, and, of course, the gorgeous barn, there a number of options for a unique ceremony and reception on your wedding day at Tyrone Farm. It’s a truly special venue for the countryside bride.

2. Beach Weddings – The beach makes a wonderful location for the couple who loves sand and surf. Offering a breezy, laid back feel, sandy beaches are perfect for the destination wedding or for the domestic one, giving guests a feeling of being on vacation for the day. Additionally, the beach makes the perfect blank canvas for your reception, giving you complete freedom to dress it however you like.

3. Garden Weddings – For a sophisticated celebration, gardens can make a stunning venue selection. If you love flowers, this is the best spot for you. Gorgeous colors and blooms add character to your celebration and provide inspiration for all of the little details.

4. Backyard Weddings – If you’ve got the right backyard, this can be the best option for the bride on a budget. You can save on the venue and put a little more into the details. A backyard celebration can be the the most comfortable and they can also be filled with the most love. For the family who is incredibly tight knit, these parties can be so raucous and fun, while truly reflecting the joy of the couple and their loved ones.

5. More fun options: For a wooded feel, try checking out state parks or national forests in your area to see if they’d allow you to have a wedding there. If you love horses, the racetrack can also be a lovely choice.

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How To – Choose Your Venue

How To by Jennifer Crone

There are many ways to get married and there are many places to do it. The first step after the ring’s on the finger is choosing your venue. Let’s alleviate some of that stress by discussing what venue is right for you. Here’s How To:

• Church: Having your ceremony at a church is the most traditional way to exchange vows and of course incorporates religious elements. If you and your fiance are of the same faith and that’s important to you and your family, a church ceremony is probably for you. A church venue can be anything from a small one room church or temple in your hometown or St. Patrick’s Cathedral in the heart of Manhattan! How you choose to decorate and what you make of the space can transform a church, so keep that in mind when you’re looking at venues. Sometimes the space is so beautiful all you need is yourself and your groom to complete the look.

• Outdoors: Getting married outdoors can be gorgeous! Whether a park, barn, backyard, vineyard, beach or garden, there’s nothing like nature as the backdrop of your day. An outdoor wedding will usually feel a bit more intimate and a little less formal. If this sounds like you you should consider an outdoor wedding. If it’s late spring or early to mid summer have your ceremony and reception in the daytime, let it fall right at sunset, or have nighttime nuptials under the stars: just be sure to light up your space with lanterns or luminaries. If you’re worried about the weather, either too hot or too cold, check out these beautiful tents and choose a color and style to match your decor. For a fall wedding don’t forget the space heaters!

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  America History Museum

  Historical landmark: Let your venue be your something old by getting married or having your reception at a historical venue. If you and your other are history buffs or love all things old, this is the venue for you. Think mansions, museums, and antique hotels – Who wouldn’t love a wedding at The Plaza?! Try Locusts on Hudson for a throwback to the romance of the 18th century    or dance on the ocean floor at the American History Museum.

• More: If you and your fiance are foodies consider a wedding at your favorite restaurant. If the most important element is family choose a loved one’s home for an intimate gathering. To think outside the box explore options like renting out a movie theater, a boat or a yacht.

Most importantly, choose a venue you love upon first sight. If you want to change everything, that’s not a good sign, and let me tell you it’s not going to be cheap! Get married in a venue that has meaning to you and your groom and you won’t regret it. And ask your planner! We know venues inside and out and can be an invaluable tool in helping make the list before ever leaving the house!